Lexicon alyah: Upper room, upper chamber Original Word: אַלְיָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rump From 'alah (in the original sense of strength); the stout part, i.e. The fat tail of the Oriental sheep -- rump. see HEBREW 'alah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alah Definition the fat tail (of sheep) NASB Translation fat tail (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs אַלְיָה noun feminine fat tail of sheep, still accounted a delicacy in the East; (Mishna id. ᵑ7, אַלְיְתָה, אַלִּיתָא, etc.; Arabic  , compare FlTWB i. 418 a) Exodus 29:22; Leviticus 3:9; Leviticus 7:3; Leviticus 8:25 (all "" חֵ֫לֶב); Leviticus 9:19, probably also 1 Samuel 9:24 for הֶעָלֶיהָ see Gei Dr (compare TristrNat. Hist. Bib. ch. vi RiHWB Schafe SmithDict. Bib. Sheep). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be thick or stout.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G3751, which is the Greek word ὀσφῦς (osphys), meaning "loins" or "waist." While not a direct equivalent in terms of meaning, it is related in the sense of referring to a specific part of the body, often used metaphorically or in descriptions of physical attributes in the New Testament. Usage: The term אַלְיָה is used in the context of sacrificial offerings, particularly in the description of the parts of the animal that are to be offered to God. It is often associated with the fat portions that are considered the best parts of the sacrificial animal. Context: • The term אַלְיָה appears in the context of the sacrificial system outlined in the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Exodus and Leviticus. The fat tail of the sheep, known as אַלְיָה, was considered a delicacy and a valuable part of the animal. In the sacrificial rituals, the fat portions, including the אַלְיָה, were to be offered on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. This practice underscored the importance of offering the best and most valuable parts of the animal to God, symbolizing the worshiper's devotion and reverence. Forms and Transliterations הָֽאַלְיָ֔ה הָֽאַלְיָ֗ה הָֽאַלְיָ֤ה הָאַלְיָ֣ה האליה וְהָֽאַלְיָ֜ה והאליה hā’alyāh hā·’al·yāh haalYah vehaalYah wə·hā·’al·yāh wəhā’alyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 29:22 HEB: הָ֠אַיִל הַחֵ֨לֶב וְהָֽאַלְיָ֜ה וְאֶת־ הַחֵ֣לֶב ׀ NAS: from the ram and the fat tail, and the fat KJV: the fat and the rump, and the fat INT: the ram the fat and the fat and the fat covers Leviticus 3:9 Leviticus 7:3 Leviticus 8:25 Leviticus 9:19 5 Occurrences |
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